On April 19, Taylor Swift, 34, the renowned pop singer-songwriter, unleashed a surprise release of a double album called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ This release was followed shortly by ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’. Fans also noticed Swift “liking” an Instagram post from Betches Media featuring a series of Taylor Swift memes to add to the excitement.
Betting on Memes
The particular Instagram post that Swift “liked” incorporated a carousel of images, with the fourth image taking inspiration from the Lifetime TV show ‘Dance Moms’. It features Swift’s exes’ names replacing the TV show’s hallmark pyramid ranking system. At the top of the pyramid sits Travis Kelce, Swift’s current boyfriend. Other notable names include Taylor Lautner, Tom Hiddleston, and Harry Styles in the middle row, with Calvin Harris, Joe Alwyn, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Matty Healy at the bottom.
Given Swift’s propensity for intentional actions, fans assume she intentionally scrolled through the Betches post and “liked” the meme of her exes. This sent Swift fans into a frenzied wave of comments with most seeing it as a subtle nod of approval from Swift.
Firing Up Fans
Swift’s engagement with the post prompted fans to react with comments. One Instagram user even speculated that “SHE IS COMING FOR JOE” (referencing Joe Alwyn, an ex-boyfriend named in the meme). The intensity of reactions over Swift’s playful engagement with the meme points to the lively and speculative nature of fan culture surrounding the pop star.
Swift’s Post About Album Release
At the midnight release of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, Swift took to Instagram to share her reflections about the songs. She expressed that the album represented a cathartic process: writing the songs freed her from the pain behind them. The album’s name, she suggests, comes from the poetic beauty found in the process of transforming pain into art.
Swift’s note read: “There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed… Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it. And then all that’s left behind is the tortured poetry. ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’ is out now.”
Wrapping Up
Taylor Swift continues to captivate fans with her music and social media activities. Her recent double album release and the conveyance of her personal journey through the Instagram note provide further testament to her openness and willingness to share personal stories through her music. To explore more about Taylor Swift’s new album releases and latest news, navigate to the HitPlay platform.